Arnold vs Sandiacre
Which is better to live in? Distance: 8.7 miles apart.
The verdict
Overall, Sandiacre offers lower property prices by roughly 2%. For families, Arnold edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Arnold
£233,758
Sandiacre
£229,748
Crime Rate
Arnold
N/A
Sandiacre
134.3
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Arnold
100.0%
Sandiacre
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Arnold
480.8
Sandiacre
471.5
EPC Rating
Arnold
70.2
Sandiacre
69.9
Median Income
Arnold
£26,684
Sandiacre
£31,685
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in East MidlandsBuyers will find Sandiacre more wallet-friendly, where the average price is £229,748 versus £233,758 in Arnold. The most affordable entry point in Arnold is a flat at £112,739, while in Sandiacre it is a flat at £115,778.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 5% pricier in Sandiacre (£330,101 vs £313,444).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Sandiacre prices grew faster — 52% vs 50%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in East MidlandsCrime rate data is not available for both Arnold and Sandiacre at this time.
Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)
Schools & Education
Best for schools in East MidlandsSchool quality favours Arnold: 100% of its schools are in the top two inspection bands, compared with 100% in Sandiacre.
Arnold School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 16 schools (13 primary, 3 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Sandiacre School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 3 schools (2 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Arnold | Sandiacre |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 16 | 3 |
| Primary | 13 | 2 |
| Secondary | 3 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Internet users in Arnold enjoy 480.8 Mbps on average, while Sandiacre lags behind at 471.5 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 98.7% of premises in Arnold and 99% in Sandiacre. Gigabit availability stands at 95.5% in Arnold and 93.1% in Sandiacre.
Arnold is the faster of the two by 2% on average download speed (481 vs 472 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
The average EPC rating in Arnold is band C (score 70.2), ahead of Sandiacre's band D (score 69.9). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,086 in Arnold and £1,179 in Sandiacre. 59.4% of homes in Arnold have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 55.8% in Sandiacre.
Arnold has more energy-efficient housing — 59.4% reach band C or above, vs 55.8% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Arnold has a population of 40,016 while Sandiacre has 9,124. Median household income is £31,685 in Sandiacre and £26,684 in Arnold. The median age is 40.8 in Arnold and 44.7 in Sandiacre. Employment rates stand at 53.5% in Arnold and 58.4% in Sandiacre.
| Indicator | Arnold | Sandiacre |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 40,016 | 9,124 |
| Median Age | 40.8 | 44.7 |
| Median Household Income | £26,684 | £31,685 |
| Employment Rate | 53.5% | 58.4% |
| Owner Occupied | 59.5% | 71% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 30.2% | 30% |
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